2016Report to the Community

Dear Friends of Discovery World,

In 1983, a group of business leaders and economics professors launched the concept of a center for science, economics and technology in the basement of a Boys & Girls Club located just off Brady Street on Milwaukee’s East Side. Nearly 35 years later, that idea has blossomed into our beautiful Discovery World facility on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Over the years, we have learned a great deal about what it takes to create a stronger and more vibrant economic future for our community, and we know that families and schools cannot shoulder that responsibility alone. Discovery World is uniquely positioned to provide rigorous and effective programs that complement and augment school curriculum, and – with your support – we can have the direct and deep impact that puts kids on the path toward better educational outcomes and future employment.

As we reflect on all that we accomplished in 2016, we thank you for the generosity you continue to show this Milwaukee resource. Our annual report is a celebration of YOU – the partners, families, organizations, schools, volunteers, staff, and kids who make every day at Discovery World an exciting adventure.

We continued to make strides together in 2016, and we look forward to all that can be in the days to come. In 2017, we will expand and reimagine our facility to better serve our community, and we are honored to have earned major community support as we enter our second decade on the lakefront.

On behalf of the Discovery World Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands of visitors we welcome through our doors each year, we thank you for your commitment to helping Discovery World make an impact on Milwaukee, today and in the future.

Sincerely,

Randall D. Crocker Joel BrennanChairman of the Board President & CEO

LETTER FROM OUR

PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN

Randall D. Crocker

OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS 120,000

square feet and growing over the next five years.

300,000 visitors per year

from all 50 states.

10,000 square feet of educational

classroom, laboratory and

studio space – more than

comparable science centers

around the country.5,000 boy scouts and girl scouts earning badges and patches. 3,000 teachers in our network working with the Discovery World Education Team to create better educational outcome.

2016

YEAR IN REVIEW

JANUARY• “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code” opened to the public and ran through April.

MARCH• Over 1,800 people attended our annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt.

• Introduction of the NEW Southwest Airlines sponsored exhibit area, including the NEW Bernoulli Table.

MAY• To better serve members, guests and donors, we launched a new data management system.

• The S/V Denis Sullivan launched its 16th sailing season.

• “Zoom into Nano” opened to the public through Labor Day.

JULY• Hundreds of our members attended the Member Fireworks events.

• Our 10th Anniversary Gala on Milwaukee’s Lakefront welcomed over 450 people and raised nearly $500,000 to support our educational mission.

• “Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience” opened to the public thanks to the Les Paul Foundation.

SEPTEMBER • The first of more than 5,500 4th graders from Milwaukee Public Schools took part in an earth science experience via our Learning Journeys program.

• Over 2,000 guests attended Sci-Fi Family Day.

NOVEMBER• Our Girls & STEM event, sponsored by Rockwell Automation and Northwestern Mutual, attracted more than 2,000 patrons and sparked new interests, established real-life connections, and inspired a larger conversation about women in science and engineering.

• “Kooky Cooky House” returned on Black Friday through the end of the holiday season.

FEBRUARY• Almost 1,400 people attended Love Your Great Lakes Day sponsored by the Fund for Lake Michigan.

• The “Weird and Wild” permanent exhibit, presented by PPG opened in the Aquatarium showcasing piranhas and odd freshwater creatures from around the world.

APRIL• Nearly 10,000 visitors, robots, and their creators invaded Discovery World during Robotics Week, sponsored by Rockwell Automation.

• Northwestern Mutual Mondays began, allowing us to open our doors 7 days a week form Spring Break through Labor Day.

JUNE• In partnership with Employ Milwaukee, we organized and hosted Career Pathways for 450 participants of Employ Milwaukee’s Earn & Learn summer jobs program.

AUGUST• Over 2,000 people attended Science Saturdays featuring experiments that are too big and too dangerous to do inside.

OCTOBER• More than 1,200 people participated in Halloween Members Night featuring a haunted S/V Denis Sullivan. Candy and seed packets were contributed by Roundy’s and Stein’s Garden & Home.

• “Physics and You!” permanent exhibit sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation opened to the public.

• More than 7,000 people came to our Free Saturday Admission Day thanks to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

• The first of more than 1,200 2nd grade students from Milwaukee area schools visited to learn about Lake Michigan and its life-sustaining capabilities through our SHARP Literacy Partnership.

DECEMBER

• Over 700 guests attended Family Winter Weekend and were treated to all things holiday, including Santa.

Through a combination of our programs and funders, Discovery World serves underrepresented populations, helping bridge the employment gap in Wisconsin by providing access to students who need enrichment the most.

Discovery World has strengthened our relationships with a diverse set of Milwaukee area schools over

the last few years. These schools – public, private, and charter – work in some of the community’s most

challenging neighborhoods, and even high-performing schools in these neighborhoods have identified

weaknesses in math and science outcomes. They also recognize a lack of on-site resources for these

disciplines, and they are eager to work with Discovery World on unique and effective programs.

The Discovery World Access Fund provides educational program

and transportation access to children and families in the

community. These programs include free admission

and complimentary school field trips and educational

labs to schools that need them. These programs serve

those who would otherwise not have the means to visit

Discovery World on their own. In addition to field trips,

our organization provides reduced and/or free access to

summer camps via scholarships, general admissions,

and memberships for families.

For more info about the Discovery World Access Fund visit:

https://www.discoveryworld.org/get-involved/annual-fund/

STEM EDUCATION

FOR ALLSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING, MATH

Discovery World understands the critical importance of engaging young minds throughout the year, even

when school is not in session. Summer break provides a challenge for teachers and educational leaders, as

schools are forced to take precious class time in the fall to combat the “summer slide” that happens in far

too many kids.

With hands-on classes focused on experiential learning, our 2016 summer camps engaged young minds

and inspired students to pursue their individual interests and dreams while having fun. We offered over 80

summer camps, with subjects ranging from chemistry and marine biology, to animation and photography.

Discovery World offers scholarship support to dozens of our summer campers, ensuring that kids throughout

the community can take advantage of our educational programs and have their eyes opened to future

career opportunities. Partners like Journey House, the Zilber Family Foundation, the Boys & Girls Clubs,

and Big Brothers/Big Sisters assist us in connecting with kids who will benefit from our summer programs.

CAMP GETS SLIMY,

ELECTRIC & CREATIVE!

Our 2016 summer camp ascended to new heights with 1,541 students participating in our week-long camps exploring robotics, design, biology, freshwater science, and much more.

In 2016, we were

able to provide

week-long camp

experiences to 100

students from

the Boys and

Girls Club.

Badge Workshops and lab programming reached 3,355 participants at Discovery World and our off-site programming.

Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs encompass a wide array of topics ranging from oceanography

and nuclear science to video game design, digital media, chemistry, and robotics. While exploring these

topics, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts build self-confidence, learn new skills and develop their strengths while

having fun in these innovative workshops. The Discovery World Boy Scout and Girl Scout Sleepovers drew

more than 1,000 attendees in 2016. Scouts participated in thematic, hands-on lab experiences led by

Discovery World educators. After the evening workshops, Scouts and their families had Discovery World to

themselves all night to explore and enjoy the interactive exhibits.

BADGES & BELT LOOPS

FOR THE SCOUTS

Scout Sleepovers drew more than 1,000 attendees in 2016.

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab and Kohl’s Design It! Mobile Lab programs offer students and members of the

general public a hands-on learning experience where they can experiment with new ideas, methods, and

materials through the design process. In this collaborative space, guests have access to vacuum-formers,

heat sealers, hot glue guns, and many other tools as they create projects from an ever-changing menu

of items. Our Kohl’s Design It! Lab enables students to understand and appreciate various types of design

while providing them with the necessary skills for a career or simply to encourage them to seek more

innovative and creative solutions to the challenges they face. During Summer Camp, 72 Jr. Fashion

Designer students were provided with the unique experience of working alongside real industry

professionals, Kohl’s Fashion Designers, while designing and assembling their upcycled ensembles.

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab is also engaging very young visitors through the creation of the Kid’s Corner,

a space that allows for age-appropriate, hands-on fun for ages 0-5.

This partnership with Kohl’s enabled Discovery World to offer free public programming

within this interactive and engaging laboratory throughout the year to:

32,300 projects were created and taken home by Discovery World visitors.

Almost 52,000 off-site visitors through the Kohl’s Mobile Lab.

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab team of

artists and designers developed over125

new project-based experiences in 2016.

Nearly 55,000

on-site visitors.

Steve Atwell was a vibrant presence at Discovery World, but passed away suddenly on September 16, 2014,

leaving behind his beloved wife Karen Hunt and his children Stephanie, Emma, and Hunter. His passing

also devastated his colleagues at Discovery World, where Steve spent more than 14 years as the

Development Director. Inspired by Steve’s commitment to both Discovery World and the youth of Milwaukee,

Discovery World Board Member Bruce Milne and the Milne Foundation pledged the initial $50,000 to create

the Steve Atwell Memorial Youth Scholarship endowment. Subsequently, our partner, Kohl’s Department

Stores donated an additional $25,000 to the endowment, as did Rockwell Automation.

When fully funded, this endowment will ensure that young people in our community can continue to find

enrichment and inspiration at Discovery World regardless of their financial status. Steve understood that

children with socioeconomic restrictions face barriers in the form of admission and program fees, but also

in mobility and transportation, and that Discovery World must address all of these challenges with our

partners if we are to have the impact that we desire. When we remove the financial barriers that these

children face, we are enabling urban school-aged children to have the same chance at success in STEM

as their more affluent peers.

Our goal is to raise an additional $400,000 by 2021 resulting in a $500,000 endowment that will generate

approximately $25,000 per year in additional Discovery World scholarship support. These funds give

unrestricted and personalized access to our STEM programs, camps, research, labs, staff, and collaborative

partners to our area’s youth.

GIVING IN HONOR

OF OUR FRIEND

Freshwater plays a critical role in Milwaukee’s economy, and Discovery World introduces young people and their families to freshwater science and the responsibility we all share as stewards of this important natural resource.

In 2016, Discovery World continued its partnership with the Fund for Lake Michigan (FFLM) to maintain

our Freshwater Sustainability Lab. This lab space allows students and the public to participate in programs

related to water chemistry, water quality, invasive species, stewardship, and more. The lab offers dramatic

views of Lake Michigan and provides an inspirational environment where we can educate students and the

public and help launch future careers.

Discovery World visitors explore the value of water by examining

the critical role that freshwater plays in creating products

that we use every day in the MillerCoors Thirst Lab.

Programs for the public and students highlight

freshwater as a key ingredient in most products,

using interactive labs to explore the creation

and production of food, tea, soda, candy,

perfumes and soaps. Our popular adult brewing

programs allow members of the community to

work with local master brewers to create their

own tasty brew.

FRESHWATER SUSTAINABILITY

Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium experience begins in the chilly freshwater of Lake Michigan and takes

visitors all the way to the warm, soothing shores of the Caribbean Sea. Along the way, guests are introduced

to aquatic species who are native to freshwater and saltwater throughout the United States. Thousands

of visitors young and old get up close and personal with sharks, rays and lake sturgeon in the Discovery

World touch tanks. In 2016, guests had their first full year to experience Weird & Wild, a new feature that

showcases strange and wondrous freshwater species from all around the world. Sponsored by PPG, these

tanks feature poison dart frogs, a terrifyingly wonderful alligator snapping turtle, piranhas and brilliant and

beautiful freshwater fish from Asia, Africa and South America.

THE REIMAN AQUARIUM

Docked just outside Discovery World is the only re-creation of a 19th century three-masted Great Lakes

schooner in the world, the Sailing Vessel (S/V) Denis Sullivan. The ship was built by nearly 1,000 dedicated

volunteers who generously gave more than one million hours over five years to see their grand vision

become a breathtaking reality. Discovery World welcomes school groups, organizations, and families to

engage in informative tours, educational public sails, and overnight expeditions. Those participating had

access to hands-on, freshwater science curriculum combined with the technical teachings of learning to

sail a tall ship.

In July and August of 2016, the S/V Denis Sullivan took part in the

Tall Ships Challenge on the Great Lakes. Along with other tall

ships, the S/V Denis Sullivan visited Duluth, MN • Green

Bay, WI • Chicago, IL • Bay City, MI • Fariport Harbor,

OH • Erie, PA • Toronto, ON and Brockville, ON.

Visitors were able catch a glimpse, step aboard

and even set sail on grand tall ships at each

port. In the end, the S/V Denis Sullivan touched

four of the five Great Lakes in 2016 sharing

Discovery World’s mission and passion

with many people outside of Milwaukee

and Wisconsin.

ALL ABOARD! THE S/V DENIS SULLIVAN –

WISCONSIN’S FLAGSHIP

Discovery World partners with fellow nonprofit organizations and schools to create and enhance STEM

education experiences for students and families in the metro Milwaukee community and beyond. These

partnerships deepen students’ understanding of the world of opportunities available to them right here in

their own backyards. From Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, Milwaukee Public Schools

and FIRST® Robotics teams, to regional collaborative efforts like Milwaukee Succeeds, and Beyond the Bell,

Discovery World has invited our STEM education experts to join forces with community experts to better

serve our local kids.

We are proud to partner with many local and regional foundations and corporations in order to provide

free and discounted admission to Discovery World and our STEM education programs to thousands of

students, educators, and families. Thanks to the generous gifts from Zilber Family Foundation, Kohl’s and

the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program, PPG Foundation, Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation,

Catholic Financial Life, Time Warner Cable, Rockwell Automation, BMO Harris, M&I Foundation, Employ

Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Johnson Controls, and MilliporeSigma, Discovery World

provided free or discounted admission for visits, field trips, lab experiences, spring and summer camps

tuition, and memberships to schools, students, and families.

PARTNERS IN STEM EDUCATION

ACROSS MILWAUKEE

We welcomed over 4,300 students here for field trips on scholarship and another almost 3,400 for educational programs, such as labs, theater experiences,

and S/V Denis Sullivan tours.

Volunteers play a critical role in Discovery World’s mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we employ more than 100 people, but we also serve the community by providing internships and volunteer opportunities for students and adults that enhance our guest experience.

Over the past year, Discovery World welcomed volunteer groups/teams from: AmeriCorps NCCC, Brookfield

Central High School, Creative Employment Opportunities, City Year Milwaukee, GE Healthcare, Goodwill,

Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Independence First, Kohl’s, Marquette University, Medical College of

Wisconsin, MilliporeSigma, Milwaukee Center for Independence, MIAD, MSOE, Operation Dream, Time

Warner Cable, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and US Bank. Our dedicated volunteers have

filled in behind the scenes performing exhibit maintenance and office support.

They have also delivered educational programming, assisted with special

events, served as crew members aboard the S/V Denis Sullivan,

and worked throughout our exhibit areas.

VOLUNTEER & INTERNS

GIVING TIME & EXPERTISE

In 2016, over 500 generous volunteers and interns donated 18,434 hours of their time and expertise

to Discovery World.

High School Interns In addition to internships within Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium, Public Relations & Marketing

Department, Education Department, and Kohl’s Design It! Lab, Discovery World also partners with

area high schools to provide enriching internship experiences for students from Carmen High School

of Science & Technology, New School for Community Service, and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

Earn & Learn Interns As part of Discovery World’s commitment to giving young people meaningful employment, we welcomed

four Milwaukee area students taking part in Mayor Tom Barrett’s Earn & Learn summer jobs program.

These student worked in our Education Department assisting with Summer Camps and public activities

as part of the Guest Services and Membership teams.

Design Futurist Internship Program The Design Futurist internship program engages high school and undergraduate students in the Milwaukee

area to strengthen their portfolios and gain experience with customer service and advanced design

equipment in our Kohl’s Design It! Lab. In 2016, the program welcomed 13 undergraduate students

from UW-Milwaukee, Alverno College, MATC, WCTC, Rochester Institute of Technology, UW-Whitewater,

Monmouth University, and Marquette University, as well as eight high school students from Marquette

University High School, New School for Community Service, Whitefish Bay High School, Morse-Marshall

High School, Hamilton High School, Greenfield High School, and private homeschool programs.

VOLUNTEER & INTERNS continued

Discovery World hosted visitors from all 50 of the United States and 16 different countries in 2016. Of the

89% of visitors and groups who provided a zip code, 88% resided in the Midwest, and 94% of them lived in

Wisconsin, 5% in Illinois and 1% in Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri. We welcomed

visitors from 69 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2016.

AUDIENCE & DEMOGRAPHICS

Rock1%

Sheboygan1% Outagamie

1%

Milwaukee68%

Dodge1%

Jefferson1%Dane

2%

Kenosha2%

Washington3%

Ozaukee3%

Racine4%

Waukesha12%

Walworth1%

Wisconsin Visitors

OPERATING RESULTS

Revenue Summaryn Contributions ......................$2,486,604 ...... 36%

n Admissions .........................$1,338,575 ...... 19%

n Programs ............................$1,095,765 ...... 16%

n Catering/Events/Rentals .........$807,942 ...... 12%

n Membership ..........................$690,146 ...... 10%

n Gift Shop & Parking ................$543,040 ........ 8%

Total ...................................$6,962,072

Debt Reductionn 2009..............................$8,000,000.00

n 2010..............................$6,625,000.00

n 2011..............................$5,322,000.00

n 2012..............................$3,331,000.00

n 2013..............................$1,888,000.00

n 2014.................................$690,000.00

n 2015.................................$370,000.00

n 2016...................................$30,000.00

n 2017.................................................$0

0

$1,000,000

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

$2,000,000

$3,000,000

$4,000,000

$5,000,000

$6,000,000

$7,000,000

$8,000,000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

HOORAY & THANK YOU!Sharon Adams

Walnut Way

Tim BehlingTime Warner Cable

Meg BoylePaul Davis Restoration

Brian BreneganMortara Instrument

Mike CudahyChairman-Emeritus

David DenomieMarquette University

Jon DonahueUS Bank

Josh GimbelGimbel Reilly Guerin

& Brown LLP

Greg GomezBadger Meter, Inc.

Karl GouverneurNorthwestern Mutual

Heather HipkeRoadrunner

Transportation Systems

Henry HissrichPNC Bank

Jayne HladioUS Bank

Sherry HusaManaged Health Services

Jim KanterMillerCoors LLC

Sang KimWells Fargo

Val KlumpUniversity of

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Freshwater

Sciences

Dennis KrakauAssociated Bank

Mary Jo Layden

Kevin LindseyEndeavors LLC

John Linnen

Mark MetzendorfFIS Global

John Miller

Bruce MilneMilne Family Foundation

Katie MuldoonQuarles & Brady

Joe PfaffHUSCO International

Lori RichardsMueller Communications

Kip RitchieGreenfire Management

Services

Karen SandsMilwaukee Metropolitan

Sewerage District

Paul SchultzRobert W. Baird & Company, Inc.

Will SetliffKohl’s Corporation

Jon SimonsRockwell Automation

Roger SmithA.O. Smith Corporation

Jeff SpenceMilwaukee Metropolitan

Sewerage District

John J. Stollenwerk

Jeffery TicknorBMO Harris Bank

Benjamin WagnerHabush, Habush

& Rottier S.C.

Fred Luber – In MemoriamIn January 2016, longstanding Discovery World Board Member and supporter Fred Luber passed away at the age of 90. In his work with Discovery World and other community organizations, Fred was a passionate advocate for innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and education. Fred was a quiet leader who didn’t need to dominate the conversation but was never shy about sharing where he stood and how to keep the organization and the community moving forward. We treasured Fred’s energy and commitment to Discovery World, and we commit to continuing to forge ahead with the work that he inspired and supporters in his many years on our Discovery World Board.

OFFICERS

Joel BrennanPresident & CEO

of Discovery World

Randall D. CrockerCHAIR

von Briesen & Roper s.c.

Gary GrunauVICE CHAIR

Grucon Group, LLC

Bruce KeyesSECRETARY

Foley & Lardner, LLP

Varun LaroyiaTREASURER

CBRE

Terence C. McMahonVICE CHAIR

The Boerke Company, Inc.

OFFICERS

Joel BrennanPresident & CEO

of Discovery World

Randall D. CrockerCHAIR

von Briesen & Roper s.c.

Gary GrunauVICE CHAIR

Grucon Group, LLC

Bruce KeyesSECRETARY

Foley & Lardner, LLP

Varun LaroyiaTREASURER

CBRE

Terence C. McMahonVICE CHAIR

The Boerke Company, Inc.

Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc

Aliotos Restaurant

Rita Andis

James Anshus

Anne & Fred Luber Foundation

Anon Charitable Trust

A.O. Smith Corporation

AT&T

Alfred Bader

Badger Meter, Inc

Mary Baer

Baird

Susan M. Baker

Libby & Heath Barrow

Clair Baum

Bay View Bark

Georgia Becker

Lisa Becker

Timothy & Joanne Behling

Flora Bensik

Kathryn Benzel

Christine Bettridge

David B. Bishop

Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Co

David Blomberg

BMO Harris Bank

Chris Braine

Breadsmith

Joel & Audra Brennan

Michelle Brien

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Julie & Michael A. Brown

John Busch

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation

Lisa Cartwright

Caterpillar Inc.

Mark Chaney

Charter Communications

Steve Chevalier

Tom Christman

Shelley Clausen

Jennifer Clearwater & Family

Colectivo Coffee

Kathleen T. Coleman

Colton Charitable Fund

Kevin & Sheila M. Conroy

Nicole L. Cook

Barbara Cooley

CPL Industries

Crescent Grove Advisors LLC

Michael P. Croasdaile

Randall D. & Kathleen Allen Crocker

The Cudahy Foundation

Cudahy Owners Association Inc

DB Roberts Inc

Darren Davis

John Deely

Ricardo Diaz

The Dickman Company Inc

Glenn Diedrich

Jeffrey Dobrinsky

John C. Donovan

David H. Drake

Stephanie B. Dugan

Claus Dunkelberg

John Dunn

William A. Durkin

The Easom Family Giving Fund

Robert Efinger

Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation

Faith Ann Originals

Audrey Falk

First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise Inc.

Daniel J. Flaherty

David S. Flores

Foley & Lardner LLP

James L. Forbes

Bob Foti

Tammy Frahm

Marcia Frankiewicz

Richard G. Frohling

Jonathan Frost

Barbara N. Fuldner

Fund for Lake Michigan

Gardner Foundation

GE Foundation

Danni Gendelman

Gene & Ruth Posner Foundation

George & Julie Mosher Family Foundation

David A. Geraldson

Joshua L. Gimbel

Steven & Mary Goodman

Greg M. & Kathy Gomez

Tim Graul

James M. Gray

Great Lakes Distillery

Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors

Youth Foundation

Greater Milwaukee Committee

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Wendy Greeney

Thomas Guthrie

Maura Hackett

Thomas G. Halbur

Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc

Michael Hatch

James G. Hauser

Amy Heath

Mary E. Henke

Kathleen Hentz

Herb Kohl Philanthropies

Diane & Tim Herman

Heather Hipke

Mark Hogan

Sherry B. Husa

HUSCO International

Bonnie Ilhardt

Insoo Kim Berg & Steve de Shazer Fund

Jim Jacobs

James Steeno Gallery

Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation

Jerome J. & Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation

Jewish Community Foundation

Gerald Joers

Johnson Bank

Johnson Controls Foundation

Mary F. Johnson

Steve Johnson

David Jones

Joy Global Foundation, Inc

Ernest L. Karlstrom

James & Molly Kanter

Raejean Kanter

Tami Kellogg

Barbara J. Klein

Dr. J. Val Klump

Nick H. Kochanski

Jennifer Koenig

Kohl’s Corporation

Kolaga Family Charitable Trust

Ryan Kresse

Stanley Kritzik

Michael C. Kubly

Dennis Kuester

Abby Rae LaCombe

Laura LaCombe

Lakefront Brewery Inc

Mary Jo & Don Layden

Peter Lee

Legacy Recycling

Les Paul Foundation

Mark Levy

John & Kathy Linnen

Lowlands Group

Sheldon B. & Marianne Lubar

The Lubar Family Foundation, Inc.

Paul B. Luber

Tracy Luber

Dianne Luedtke

Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation

Lynn Guerrero

M&I Foundation, Inc

Douglas M. MacNeil

Mahler Enterprises, Inc

William Mahler

Elaine Mainman

Maihaugen Foundation

Majic Productions

Andy Malanowski

Keith Mardak

Jeffrey Martinka

Frank W. Matusinec

Gary J. McCaske

McClone Insurance Group

McDonalds

Daniel F. McKeithan

Terence C. McMahon

Daniel McNally

Medical College of Wisconsin

John A. Mehan

Patrick Mehigan

Meier Foundation

John Mellowes

Todd Merryfield

Tom M. Merryfield

Gary Millen

John W. & Brigid Miller

2016 DONORS

MilliporeSigma

Bruce & Becky Milne

The Milne Family Foundation

Milwaukee Admirals LLC

Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation

Milwaukee Food & City Tours

Milwaukee Home

Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Modine Manufacturing Company Foundation, Inc.

Jane Morgan Nosbusch

Kathryn A. & Thomas Muldoon

Joseph Mundschau

Neroli Salon & Spa

Network For Good

Lynn S. Nicholas

Nicholas Family Foundation Trust

Dan Nigro

Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Lois A. O’Keefe

Erica Olenici

Gladys Ortiz

Steven Pape

Amy Pilat McMorrow

Elizabeth Pfeifer

Therese Pickart Winkler

Richard R. Pieper

Pizza Shuttle

Nicholas Ploeger

PNC Foundation

Katherine Pogue

Power Products LLC

Joy Powers

PPG Industrial Coatings

Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust

Puelicher Foundation, Inc

Paul E. Purcell

Stephen Ragatz

Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc.

Reganos Roman Coin

Janet Reid

Wendy Reid

Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Inc

James Ricketts

Rockwell Automation

Nancy Romine

Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc

Janet Rowney

Dave Ryan

Dawn Santamaria

Robert N. Saveland

Nick Schmal

Gail L. Schumann

Robert Schweers

SC Johnson Giving, Inc.

Shopko Foundation

Simons Charitable Account

Donna Skiba

Brian R. Smigelski

Bruce & Janine Smith

Roger S. & Judy Smith

Joyce Solochek

Southwest Airlines Co

Sprecher Brewing Company

Mary Ellen Stanek

Peter Stefaniak

Lynne Steffen

Stein’s Garden & Home

John Stern

Streich Family Foundation

Super Steel, LLC

Tactile Craftworks

Jonathan Taylor

Richard Teerlink

Mary Terry

Beth Tezak

Judy Thiessenhusen

Anne Thomas

Jeff Ticknor

Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation

U.S. Bank Foundation

University Club of Milwaukee

Peeranut Visetsuth

David Votsis

Benjamin Wagner

Anthony V. Weasler

We Energies Corporation Foundation, Inc

Neal Wegner

Jerome Weis

Wells Fargo Foundation

Werner Family Foundation

Paul Wetor

Sharyl Whalen

Jim Wigdale

Barbara Wilhelm

Madonna A. Williams

Marcus Willis

Sandy Winard

Wind Leaves Maintenance Fund

Windway Foundation, Inc.

Wipfli LLP

Wisconsin Athletic Club

Yulia Firsova

Diane Yurasovich

David Zachman

Steven M. Zastrow

Ziegler Family Foundation

Zilber Family Foundation

Diane & Edward Zore

Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation

Anne & Fred Luber Foundation

A.O. Smith Corporation

Associated Bank

Aurora Health Care

Badger Meter, Inc

Baird

Mayor Tom Barrett

Bartolotta Restaurant Group

The Beef Jerky Outlet

Timothy T. Behling

Ivor Benjamin

Eric Berg

Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery

Christine Bettridge

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Patti Bichler

Blood Center of Wisconsin

Blue Harbor Resort & Spa

BMO Harris Bank

BMO Harris Bradley Center

Art Boettcher

Lori Brenegan

Brewers Community Foundation

Bristol Renissance Faire

Julie & Michael A. Brown

Victoria Bruce

Bruce Keyes

Buck Rub Outfitters, Ltd.

Mark Bunke

Mark Burish

Burke Candy & Ingredients Inc

Thomas J. Cardella

Dominic Cariello

Jim Carlson

Caterpillar Inc.

CBRE

Jeff Chahley

Charles Allis & Villa Terrace Art Museums

The Chef’s Table

ComedySportz

Allen Cowley

Randall D. & Kathleen Allen Crocker

Chad Cundiff

The Cudahy Foundation

Michael J. Cudahy

Blake Derr

Scott Dettman

Jon C. Donahue

Mary Dowell

John Downs

Darienne Driver

John Drzewiecki

Peter Duback

Amanda Eason

East Shore Specialty Foods

Ellsworth Adhesives

John & Krystal Emmerich

Jack Enea

Charles Engel

ESPN Milwaukee

Executive Residence State of Wisconsin

Katie Falk

Joseph Fazio

FIS Global

Float Milwaukee

Florentine Opera

2016 GALA DONORS

Foley & Lardner LLP

Steve Foltz

Andrew Friesch

Joe Gehrke

Tara Geiter

Aron Geurts

Nick Goebel

Glaze Pottery

Glorioso’s Italian Market

Greg M. Gomez

Karl Gouverneur

Great Lakes Distillery

Grucon Group

Gary Grunau

Steve Hahn

Kate & Brent Halfwassen

Jennifer Harder

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Harley-Davidson Museum

Harvey’s Central Grille

Heidel House Resort & Spa

Katie Heil

Heil Family Foundation

Gary Hewitt

Cecilia Hillard

Genevieve Hillis

Jenny & Bob Hillis

Henry Hissrich

Jayne Hladio

Tom Hunter

Sherry B. Husa

Husch Blackwell

HUSCO International

The Iron Horse Hotel

Caitlynn Jahr

James Meyer Photography

Robert Jansen

JM Brennan Inc

John G. Shedd Aquarium

Brian Johnson

Jen Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Johnson Controls

Johnson’s Nursery

Mike Jones

James Kanter

Patrick E. Kindberg

Tiffany Krihwan

Dr. J. Val Klump

Kohl’s Corporation

Koss Corporation

Dennis Krakau

LAB Midwest, LLC

Lake Express Ferry

Lake Life Photography

Lakefront Brewery Inc

Andrew C. Landsman

Varun Laroyia & Radhika Maheshwari

Charles Lauber

Michael Lawlor

Mary Jo & Don Layden

The Learning Shop

The Laura & Allen Leverett Charitable Fund

Mara Lord

Lynden Sculpture Garden

M&I Foundation, Inc

MADTown Entrepreneurs

Mahler Enterprises, Inc

ManpowerGroup

Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Marcus Corporation Foundation

Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marquette University

Kathryn Marshall

Chris Marschka

Emily Mason

Sarah Masterson

Michelle McArdle

Anthony McHenry

Charles McLimans

Medical College of Wisconsin

Marshall & Arlene Meier

Gale Mendini

MHS Health Wisconsin

Dr. Michael R. Lovell

John W. & Brigid Miller

Karilyn Miller

MillerCoors

The Milne Family Foundation

Milwaukee Admirals LLC

Milwaukee Ballet

Milwaukee County Parks

Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee Film

Milwaukee Fire Department

MKE Sports & Entertainment

Monique McWilliams

Blake D. Moret

Dr. Justin Mortara

Mortara Instrument

Bob Mortenson

Nancy Moser

Mueller Communications

Kathryn & Thomas Muldoon

Pradeep Nedungadi

Kathleen Newcomb

Dontae Newell

New Glarus Hotel & Chalet Landhaus Inn

Northwestern Mutual

Northwoods Craftsman

Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats

Grace O’Brien

Michael Ortiz

Pabst Mansion

Pabst Theater

Paul Davis Restoration

Pearl Street Brewery

Pettit National Ice Center

Kevin Peura

Joe Pfaff

Frank Pintar

PNC Bank

Joe Poeschl

Port Exploreum

Ron Powell

PPG Industrial Coatings

Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust

John & Truc Price

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PRP Wine International

Puhl’s True Value Hardware, Inc.

Quarles & Brady

John R. Raymond

Reiman Foundation, Inc

Reliable of Milwaukee

Sean Rierdon

Riveredge Nature Center

Joseph & Sarah Rock

Rockwell Automation

Gino Salomone

Sargento Foods Inc.

Tony & Amy Sarnowski

Betsy Sauer

Saz’s Hospitality Group

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Nicole Schmidt

Kate Schoyer

Patricia Schroeder

Paul & Maggy Schultz

Jay & Carolyn Scott

Simma’s Bakery

Jeff Sherman

John Sibson

Matt Simon

Jon Simons

Roger S. & Judy Smith

Sarah Smith Pancheri

Jon & Teresa Spigel

Sprecher Brewing Company

Staff Electric Company, Inc

Jim Starr

Steenhagen Studios

Frank L. Steeves

Alyson G. Stepke

John M. Stetzenbach

Paul Stewart

Stollenwerk Family Foundation

Terrence Stringer

Jeanine Sweeney

Ten Chimneys Foundation

Ann Terrell

Brian Thompson

Jeff Ticknor

Deanna Tillisch

Thief Wine Shop & Bar

Jason Thompson

Town Bank

Trek Bicycle Corporation

Tri-North Builders

Sajan Thomas

Todd Trzcinski

Sandi Tunis

Twisted Willow Restaurant

Uhle Tobacco Company

Urban Ecology Center

U.S. Bank

The Union House

UWM Foundation Inc

UW-Milwaukee Panthers

Jon Van Drisse

Vecchio Entertainment Group

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Stephen Walmsley

Russell Ward

Ward’s House of Prime

We Energies Corporation Foundation, Inc

Ralph Weber

Wells Fargo

Edie Werner

Rick Wiegand

Greg Wilkey

Kamilah Williams-Kemp

Tyah Williams

Sandy Winard

Wines for Humanity

Lisa & Raymond Wilson

Wisconsin Club

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Wm. K. Walthers Inc

Zoological Society of Milwaukee

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